Sony’s fans eagerly awaiting the WH-1000XM6 headphones might be in for a wait, as rumors suggest a potential delay pushing the release beyond 2024. This news is sure to disappoint audiophiles who were hoping to experience the next generation of Sony’s flagship noise-canceling headphones this year.
However, a silver lining exists for fans of Sony’s LinkBuds line. New iterations of both the open-ear LinkBuds and the noise-canceling LinkBuds S are expected to launch later in 2024.
The news of the XM6’s delay stems from the lack of FCC certification, a necessary step for any wireless device before hitting the market. This absence, coupled with Sony’s typical two-year release cycle between flagship headphone models (the WH-1000XM5 launched in mid-2022), strongly suggests a launch date sometime in the first half of 2025.
While this delay is certainly disappointing, it’s important to remember that this is still based on rumors. There’s a chance that Sony could surprise us with an earlier release date for the XM6. In the meantime, the WH-1000XM5 models remain the best option for those seeking the top-tier wireless headphone experience from Sony.
